Rahul Gandhi flags lack of hostels for female students, seeks answers from Prime Minister
Gandhi said many girls drop out because they cannot find affordable housing, and he pressed Modi for a response to the student’s plea.
- On Sunday, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi flagged the critical lack of female student hostels and sought answers from Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding housing challenges faced by young women.
- Gandhi cited a female student's question during Saturday's 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' event in Indore, where she asked, "The government has money to light diyas- why not for our hostels?"
- Many female students drop out due to housing instability, Gandhi noted, while questioning Modi on why housing allowances remain stagnant despite inflation and alleged corruption.
- Congress media head Pawan Khera amplified the critique, arguing that Modi prioritizes "PR events" over education and that his contempt for the sector explains his governance approach.
- Addressing the BJP stronghold of Indore, Gandhi characterized the situation as a clash of 'system versus students,' alleging that authorities suppress inquisitive minds to favor compliant supporters known as 'andhbhakts.
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Rahul Gandhi Questions PM Modi: ‘Money For Diyas, Why Not Hostels For Girls?’
The Congress leader and the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has raised doubts regarding the availability of hostel facility for girl students, connecting it to the diya-lighting celebrations held in Madhya Pradesh on the birthday of Prime
Govt has money for diyas, not hostels: Rahul Gandhi on PM's birthday celebration
At an outreach event in Indore, Rahul Gandhi cited a female student's plea for safer, affordable hostel facilities. The exchange sharpened his attack on the government's education record and the pressures pushing girls out of studies.
Rahul Gandhi flags lack of hostels for female students, seeks answers from PM Modi
There's no hostel, so she has to stay in a PG. Just to stay safe, lakhs are spent. The worry of monthly rent, and the fear of becoming homeless - she has to study amidst all this, Rahul Gandhi said
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Times of IndiaRahul Gandhi flags lack of hostels for female students, seeks answers from Prime Minister
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi questioned PM Narendra Modi over the shortage of female student hostels, citing an Indore student's financial and safety struggles in private accommodations. Speaking at his "Chhatron Ki Goonj" event, Gandhi and Congress leaders criticized the government for prioritising PR over student infrastructure and critical education.
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